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Mid Sweden University

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About Mid Sweden University

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Mid Sweden University is a young university but its roots go back more than 150 years to 1842. It is well-known for its research-oriented education and high-quality post-graduate, graduate, and research programs. It is one of the best universities to study in Sweden. It offers a wide range of international programs taught in English. It is home to more than 13,000 students out of which 60% are campus students and the remaining are engaged in distance learning.Class sizes are small which enables easy access to teachers and staff.

Mid Sweden University Campus

Highlights

Types of Programs Bachelor’s; Master’s
No. of Programs (taught in English) 14
Duration of Programs 1 year; 2 years; 3 years
Mode of Study On-Campus; Distance Learning
Admission Portal universityadmissions.se
Residence Permit Required Yes
Admission Helpdesk [email protected]
+46 (0)10-142 80 00

Mid Sweden University Campus

Mid Sweden University has two campuses located in Sundsvall and Östersund. Approximately 60 percent of the students live on campus.

Campus Sundsvall

  • Sundsvall is one of the biggest cities in North Sweden, located 400km north of Stockholm with nearly 91,000 residents.
  • Technology, Media, and Natural Science are the key educational focus at Sundsvall campus. Social Science and Health Sciences can also be studied here.
  • The campus is located within a walking distance from the center of the city.
  • Mälthuset, the roundhouse on the campus and facilitates the library, reception, and the restaurant.
  • The largest lecture hall on campus is Fälldinsalen.
  • The campus also has a student’s union office and facilities which enables them to participate in various activities including pub evenings, discos as well as competitions of students.
  • Presence of student’s association which allows enrollment for practicing sports, act in a play, sing in a choir, and participate in Christian student association.

Campus Östersund

  • Östersund is located around 180kms to the northwest of Sundsvall and is the number one winter city with 60,000 inhabitants.
  • The main educational focus on Östersund campus is in courses such as Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Technology. It also offers courses in Health Sciences and Social Work.
  • Its surrounding provides several opportunities for trekking, fishing, skiing, ice-climbing as well as in-line skating.
  • The city has numerous entertainment and recreational activities and also facilitates, pubs, restaurants, open-air bars, and cafes.
  • Campus Östersund is facilitated with lecture halls, modern libraries, cafes, and student restaurants.
  • Studenternas hus is located amid the campus and has a student’s union office.
  • Sports association “ÖSIS” (The Östersund students’ sports association) is also present for sports lovers.

Mid Sweden University Mid Sweden University Residence

Mid Sweden University does not offer accommodation to students; however, it works closely with student housing companies. Municipalities in Sundsvall and Östersund provide housing guarantee for students admitted at Mid Sweden University with a minimum of 15 credits per semester. Students are recommended to apply for housing as soon as they are notified of admission.

  • Accommodations offered by housing companies include
    • student residence hall (dormitory rooms)
    • student residence hall (apartments with single or double rooms)
    • one-bedroom apartments
    • room in shared apartments
    • cottage apartments
  • On the basis of the area and type of the room, the rent varies from 2000 - 4000 SEK per month.

Mid Sweden University Mid Sweden University Programs

  • Mid Sweden University offers a wide range of programs in different fields which are completely taught in English.
  • Programs offered at Mid Sweden University are Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Master by Research Programs in the field of Media, Social Science, Nursing, Natural Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, IT, Humanities, Teachers Education, and Languages.
  • The university also offers distance learning through net-based programs and studies.

Mid Sweden University Application Process

For Mid Sweden University admission applications are accepted via national online application service. Applicants are recommended to submit the completed application with supporting documents before application deadlines.

Application Portal: www.universityadmissions.se

Application Deadlines: For Spring application deadline is 15 October

Application Fee: 900 SEK

Applicants who have Swedish citizenship or granted permanent or temporary Swedish citizenship are exempted from paying an application fee.

Admission Requirements: Documents to submit with an application are

  • Official transcripts
  • Evidence of proficiency in the English language equivalent to English 6 or English course B
  • Additional requirements for research programs are
    • Certificates and diplomas of previous universities studies
    • Letter demonstrating interest in a program of study
    • CV
    • Thesis, individual projects
    • Project portfolio
    • Work experience

Mid Sweden University Cost of Attendance

A minimum of SEK 8,000-8,514 is required to live as a student in Sweden. However, the expenses may exceed or may be less dependent on the lifestyle or the place of living.

Expenses Amount in SEK
Tuition Bachelor’s: 306 000
Master’s: 125 000
Business Administration, Marketing and Management: 81 200
Sports Science: 89 000
Food 2,000
Accommodation 4,170
Local Travel 550
Phone or Internet 300
Miscellaneous 1,494

Mid Sweden University Scholarships

  • Scholarships offered by the university are Tuition Fee Scholarship, Swedish Institute Scholarship, and other scholarships offered by association, organization, and foundations.
  • Mid Sweden University offers scholarships for students applying to a study program with high performance.
  • International students can also apply for scholarships. Candidates will be selected on the basis of study intent and academic achievements and the selected candidates will be notified via email.
  • On the basis of the program chosen by the student, a scholarship leading to a tuition waiver of 70 000 SEK, 140 000 SEK or 250 000 SEK can be obtained.
  • Tuition fee scholarship is offered for programs such as Master in Tourism, Master’s program in Business Administration, Marketing and Management, International Master’s Program in Computer Engineering, Master by Research Program excluding Human Sciences, and Master’s Program in Ecotechnology and Sustainable Development.
  • The scholarship includes only tuition fees whereas living cost, travel and other expenses need to be covered by other sources of funding.

Mid Sweden University Alumni

  • By joining the Mid Sweden University alumni network, the alumnus can stay connected with the university, fellow students, and their area of the subject. In addition to this, they can also develop their own skills or help others to develop their skills.
  • As a member of the alumni, alumnus can boost their career, receive the latest updates on education and research from university, and also share their success stories with the current students.
  • Some of the renowned alumni from the university are
    • Linda Olofsson (TV journalist)
    • Åsa Torstensson, Member of Parliament; former Minister for Transport (2006–2010)
    • Mari Jungstedt, author and journalist

Mid Sweden University Placements

The External Relations Department of the university helps students to get introduced to the labour market while studying. Many times students meet their future employers through such networking opportunities. Graduates of the university have successful international careers and find jobs in local as well as international companies. The university has excellent links with companies like IBM, Siemens, Google, Intel, BBC, Huawei, Ericsson, ABB, etc.

The university also offers placement opportunities, free guest lectures, mentorship programmes from commercial and industrial sectors to improve degree projects in cooperation with local companies. The university hosts career fairs known as Mötesplats Campus during spring at its campuses in Sundsvall and Ostersund.

FAQs

Ques. How can international students apply to Mid Sweden University?

Ans. International students can apply to Mid Sweden University by using the online application service at www.universityadmissions.se.

Ques. What is the application fee to apply for admission to Mid Sweden University?

Ans. International students are required to pay an application fee of 900 SEK.

Ques. What is the right time to apply for admission to Mid Sweden University?

Ans. All international students are encouraged to apply in the first admission round of the autumn or spring semester.

Ques. What are the accepted English language proficiency test scores?

Ans. The English language proficiency requirements for admission to Mid Sweden University are as follows:

Test Minimum Scores
TOEFL (IBT) 90
IELTS 6.5

Ques. Do international and domestic students pay the same tuition fee?

Ans. No. EU/EEA citizens are not required to pay tuition fee while international students pay tuition fee for enrolling in degree programs in Sweden.

Ques. How much is the tuition fee at Mid Sweden University?

Ans. The tuition fee for first-cycle programs at Mid Sweden University is 306,000 SEK and for most second-cycle programs is 125,000 SEK.

Ques. Does Mid Sweden University offer scholarships to international students?

Ans. Yes. International fee-paying students are eligible to receive scholarships up to 75% of tuition fee. The scholarship does not cover living costs or expenses.

Ques. When will I know if I am eligible for a scholarship?

Ans. Students will be notified whether they are eligible for a scholarship by April 30.

Ques. Is there any work-study program available?

Ans. Yes, students are eligible to take up part-time jobs while studying on campus.

Ques. Are students guaranteed accommodation?

Ans. Though Mid Sweden University does not provide accommodation, students enrolled in programs for a minimum of 15 credits per semester are guaranteed housing by the Municipalities in Sundsvall and Östersund.

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration3 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 8 L/Yr
Native FeeSEK 80,000 /Yr
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

Among the top 8% of the world’s best universities, Mid Sweden University is one of the most prestigious Universities. The institute is one of the regarded universities in Sweden whose admissions are highly selective and has around 9,500 students enrolled in its Undergraduate, Graduate, and Research Programs.

Mid Sweden University offers admissions programs in the fields of  Media, Social Science, Nursing, Natural Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, IT, Humanities, Teachers Education, and Languages with a range of programs in different fields which are completely taught in English.

  • Mid Sweden University accepts students during two sessions, Spring and Autumn.
  • Both semesters have two admission rounds. In order to improve the chances of getting selected, the university encourages students to apply during the first round itself.
  • International applicants must submit the required TOEFL/IELTS scores to demonstrate English Language Proficiency.
  • Students can email [email protected] for any admissions related queries
  • Applications for undergraduate admission begins in June for the spring semester and in October for the autumn semester.
  • Application for undergraduate and graduate admission is accepted through the universityadmission.se portal.

Highlights

Year of Establishment 1993
Location Sundsvall and Ostersund, Sweden
University Type State university
Campus Setting Urban
Total Student Enrollment 13000 Approx
Mode of Programs Full Time, Online
English Language Proficiency Score TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
Financial Aid Available as per grants, awards, and scholarships
Work-study Program Available
Admission Helpdesk Phone-: +46 (0)10-142 8000
Email-: [email protected]
Website www.miun.se/en

Mid Sweden University Application Deadlines

International Applicants looking to study in Sweden are recommended to follow the Admission Application deadlines for getting admission in any program of their choice: The application deadlines for undergraduate and graduate programs are tabulated below. Please note that these are application deadlines and document submission and fee application deadlines may be different.

Undergraduate Program Deadlines

Session First Session Deadline Second Session Deadline
Spring Session August 16 September 15
Autumn Session January 15 March 15

Graduate Program Deadlines

Session Deadline
Autumn Session April 15

Mid Sweden University International Admissions

Mid Sweden University offers a wide range of Bachelors's and Masters’s programs that have different admission criteria, processes, and requirements. Here are the admission process, criteria, and requirements for getting admission in any program.

How to apply?

Admission Portal: Online Portal of the University

Admission Fee: Mid Sweden University has the following admission application fee:

  • For European Students (SEK EU): Not Applicable
  • For Non-European Students (Non-EU): 900 SEK

Admission Requirements: To apply for Mid Sweden University, international students must fulfill the following requirements for admissions-:

  • Transcripts of High School or Secondary Education
  • Transcript of Undergraduate program (if applying for Graduate programs)
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal Statement or Personal Essay
  • English Proficiency Test Score
  • Finance Certificate
  • Passport’s Copy

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International students are required to have English Proficiency test scores like TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exams score for getting admission in any program. Here are the minimum scores required to get admission at Mid Sweden University.

Test Accepted Minimum Test Score Required
TOEFL (Internet Based Test) 90
TOEFL (Paper Based Test) 575
IELTS 6.5
PTE 62

Country-specific Requirements

The country-specific admission requirements are tabulated below:

Country Requirements
India Transcripts of upper secondary course certificate/Higher secondary certificate examination/All India senior school certificate examination/Indian school certificate + Grades in English in upper secondary courses + filled application + passport copy (Translation of documents is required if they are not issued in English)
China Senior secondary school/specialized mid-school/vocational secondary school student records/transcripts/exam results + TOEFL/IELTS score + filled application + passport copy (Translation of documents is required if they are not issued in English)
Bangladesh Transcripts of vocational Higher secondary certificate examination/Higher secondary certificate examination/pre University course/Madrasah Alim certificate examination + Grades in English in upper secondary courses/TOEFL/IELTS score + filled application + passport copy (Translation of documents is required if they are not issued in English)
Sri Lanka Official documents of Sri Lankan General certificate of education (ordinary level and advanced level + A level in English with a passing grade + statements of NETS + Filled application + passport copy
Pakistan Intermediate Secondary School Certificate (ISSC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) + statement of marks + IBCC attested documents + TOEFL/IELTS score (Upper secondary course level English doesn’t meet the requirements of the University) + Filled application + passport copy

Visa Process for International Students

International students from different foreign countries can apply for a visa to study in Sweden after the approval of their application form. After the completion of the admission process, an Acceptance Letter is received from the university, and with the help of acceptance, letter students can apply for the visa process.

Documents Required for Visa Process:

  • Original Passport and its photocopy
  • Recent Photographs
  • Acceptance Letter from the Institute
  • Transcripts and other academic documents
  • Last six months bank statement
  • Proof of Financial support
  • Medical Insurance

Note: After completion of the visa application process an interview is scheduled in the nearest Sweden Embassy in the country.

Mid Sweden University Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelor’s programs at Mid Sweden University include Social Work BA (B), Social work in a Swedish and global context, Tourism Studies BA (B) E-tourism: digital distribution and e-marketing, Sport Science BA (B), Nutrition with a focus on sport, Human Geography BA (A), Local challenges in a globalizing world, Mathematics BA (A), Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, and many more. The students are required to submit all the documents on the official website while filling the admission application.

Admission Portal: Online Portal of the University

Admission Fee: 900 SEK

Admission Requirements: To apply for an Undergraduate program at Mid Sweden University, International students must fulfill the following requirements-:

  • Transcripts of High School or Secondary Education
  • Applicants must have successfully completed upper secondary education.
  • International applicants must prove proficiency in the English language equivalent to English 6/ English course B.
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal Statement

Here are some of the requirements for the Undergraduate programs offered by the Mid Sweden University:

Requirements Social Work BA (B), Social work in a Swedish and global context Tourism Studies BA (B) E-tourism: digital distribution and e-marketing Sport Science BA (B), Nutrition with a focus on sport Human Geography BA (A), Local challenges in a globalizing world Mathematics BA (A), Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
Application Fee (Non-refundable) 900 SEK 900 SEK 900 SEK 900 SEK 900 SEK
Transcripts High School and Secondary Education High School and Secondary Education High School and Secondary Education High School, Secondary Education, and Undergraduate High School, Secondary Education, and Undergraduate
English Proficiency Test TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE
Recommendations Required Required Required Required Required
Personal Essay Required Required Required Required Required
Proof of Financial Support Required Required Required Required Required

Mid Sweden University Graduate Admissions

Mid Sweden University offers graduate admissions in programs like International Master's Program in Ecotechnology and Sustainable Development, Master by Research in Media and Communication Science, Master by Research in Electronics, Master by Research in Human Sciences, Master by Research in Engineering Physics, Master’s Degree in Sports Science - Performance Optimization with a Focus on Elite Sport, and many more. The students are required to submit all the documents on the official website while filling the admission application.

Admission Portal: Online Portal of the University

Admission Fee: 900 SEK

Admission Requirements: To apply for an Undergraduate program at Mid Sweden University, International students must fulfill the following requirements-:

  • Transcripts of High School or Secondary Education
  • Transcript of Undergraduate program
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • English Proficiency Test Score
  • Proof of Financial support
  • Passport’s Copy

Here are some of the requirements for the Graduate programs offered by the Mid Sweden University:

Requirements International Master's Program in Ecotechnology and Sustainable Development Master by Research in Media and Communication Science Master by Research in Electronics Master by Research in Human Sciences Master by Research in Engineering Physics
Application Fee (Non-refundable) 900 SEK 900 SEK 900 SEK 900 SEK 900 SEK
Transcripts High School, Secondary Education, and Undergraduate High School, Secondary Education, and Undergraduate High School, Secondary Education, and Undergraduate High School, Secondary Education, and Undergraduate High School, Secondary Education, and Undergraduate
English Proficiency Test TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE TOEFL or IELTS or PTE
Recommendations Required Required Required Required Required
Personal Essay Required Required Required Required Required
Proof of Financial Support Required Required Required Required Required

Most of the programs at Mid Sweden University are offered Online through Distance Learning. Students are advised to fill the Admission application form a few months prior to the start date of the selected program. It can take 4 to 6 weeks for a complete process of verifying and approving the admission application. For On-Campus programs, students are recommended to complete the visa process 2 to 3 months prior to the start because it may take 2 to 3 months for the visa approval process.

FAQs

Ques. What kind of language skills do I need to be admitted to Mid Sweden University?

Ans. Applicants must prove that they are proficient in the English language. A high standard of spoken and written English is required. Language proficiency may be attested by scores on international English tests. For English-language programs, documentary evidence of proficiency in English, such as TOEFL and IELTS certificates, must be provided.

Ques. When will I get my Letter of Admission from Mid Sweden University?

Ans. The Notification of Selection Results can be printed from your user account at www.universityadmissions.se. If you need a paper copy your Notification of Selection Results is available as a PDF on ‘Your Pages’ and serves as an official Letter of Admission to Mid Sweden University and can be sent to the Swedish Migration Board and other Embassies around the world.

Ques. What international programs are offered at Mid Sweden University?

Ans. Mid Sweden University offers one International Bachelor's program and ten International Master's programs  (including one research-based program: Master by Research). All taught entirely in English.

Placements & Recruiters

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Rankings over the years

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2020

Highlights
2020
  • Best overall country rank: #15
  • Tourism and Hospitality: #4 in country
  • Top source: ARWU
  • 2 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Tourism and Hospitality, Overall
  • 2 ranking records in 2020

2021

Highlights
2021
  • Best overall country rank: #15
  • Overall: #15 in country
  • Top source: CWUR
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2021

2022

Highlights
2022
  • Best overall country rank: #14
  • Overall: #14 in country
  • Top source: CWUR
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2022

2024

Highlights
2024
  • Best overall country rank: #18
  • Overall: #18 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2024

2025

Highlights
2025
  • Best overall country rank: #18
  • Overall: #18 in country
  • Top source: CWUR
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2025

Contact Information

Holmgatan 10, 851 70 Sundsvall

+46-10-142-8000

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